Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ten biology students and one biochemistry student attended the Iowa Academy of Science (IAS) /NC-3 Beta Beta Beta convention at Simpson College on April 19-20 in Indianola, Iowa.

Two students received awards from Beta Beta Beta. For the John J. Johnson award for best poster, Katie Smith won first place with her poster titled, “The effects of in utero exposure to Atrazine on the hematopoietic system in mus musculus” (Dr. Debra Martin advisor). Winning second place for the Frank G. Brook award for best paper (oral) presentation was Bridget Richardson with her presentation “The antibacterial effectiveness of the goggle sanitizer which uses UV radiation as a means of disinfection” (Dr. Jeanne Minnerath advisor).